RC is kicking my butt

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  gabysibisan Core Member

  September 23 46 karma

  As someone who is currently struggling on RC to improve it I totally get it. One thing I've started doing is completely untimed RC passages. I start with 1 passage drill and take my time to blind review it and then log it into my blind review journal. Also personally, I find spending more time than suggested on the passage has been a lot more helpful for me as I tend to make up the time when answering the questions. In my opinion, getting a grasp of the organization and what the author is saying is key to answering the questions. My second suggestion is taking to time to read the question and the answer choices. Often time I find myself trying to speed through and find the right answer but it's important to understand what the question is asking of you and what the AC are actually stating. For now, I would suggest focusing on untimed RC drills and focus on your understanding of the passage and questions and then move into timed sections from there once you see progress in your scores.

  I can't promise this will help, but it's worth a try. goodluck!
• Noonerz14 Live Member

  October 4 14 karma

  I also struggle with RC. One tip I was told that has helped me is, “pretend you’re trying to explain the passage to a kindergartner.” This tip only helps if you truffle o comprehend why you’re reading without takin a bunch of notes (that’s time consuming). Using that tip, I summarize the paragraph I just read and dumb it down to write a few words about the paragraph.
  This takes time to adjust to, so I would recommend doing it untied and as your comprehension gets better and your users in the passages easier, start challenging yourself with the timer!